Robotic suit to prevent freezing in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a robotic suit designed to help prevent freezing of gait (a sudden feeling of being stuck) in people with Parkinson's disease. You'll attend 8 visits to see if the suit can improve your walking and reduce falls.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You have Parkinson's disease and experience freezing of gait (feeling stuck while walking).
- You can walk at least 20 meters on your own (with or without a cane or walker, but no help from another person).
- You pass a short thinking and memory test (score of 21 or higher on the MoCA).
- You can understand and follow instructions and are willing to attend 8 research visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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